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otherOct 30, 2026

Iran destroys enemy drone boat east of Strait of Hormuz — navy

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According to the navy, two tankers sustained damage and caught fire after striking sea mines while sailing through prohibited and unsafe waters east of the strait, ignoring warnings and keeping their tracking systems switched off

Source: TASS (Russia) — Read the full report

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Iran's navy reported destroying an enemy drone boat east of the Strait of Hormuz. The navy stated that two tankers sustained damage and caught fire after striking sea mines in prohibited waters east of the strait, alleging the vessels ignored warnings and kept tracking systems off.

Iranian official

Iranian naval forces neutralized an enemy drone boat east of the Strait of Hormuz. The navy stated that two tankers sustained damage and caught fire after striking sea mines while sailing through prohibited and unsafe waters. Officials noted the vessels ignored warnings and kept their tracking systems switched off.

Israeli

Iranian naval officials claim they destroyed an enemy drone boat east of the Strait of Hormuz. They assert that two tankers were damaged by sea mines after ignoring warnings and navigating prohibited waters with tracking systems disabled.

Global South

The navy reported that two tankers sustained damage and caught fire after striking sea mines while sailing through prohibited and unsafe waters east of the strait. Officials stated the vessels ignored warnings and kept their tracking systems switched off.

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